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Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

28 Jan 2025

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

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Strategic Fuel Fund signs deal for Block B2

Strategic Fuel Fund signs deal for Block B2

9 May 2019

Photo: UK Aid

Clean, affordable renewable energy for Somaliland

2 May 2019

Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?

Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?

Amin Al-Habaibeh 26 Apr 2019

Sun Exchange to solar power several Western Cape schools

Sun Exchange to solar power several Western Cape schools

11 Apr 2019

Sweden-funded clean energy programme benefits 500,000 Zambians

Sweden-funded clean energy programme benefits 500,000 Zambians

10 Apr 2019

Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

7 Mar 2019

SA committed to more renewable power

SA committed to more renewable power

28 Feb 2019

Azuri Technologies, pay-as-you-go solar technology provider.

Azuri launches pay-as-you-go solar satellite TV in Kenya

26 Feb 2019

Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

25 Feb 2019

Photo: Voltalia

Renewables cut costs at remote mines

1 Feb 2019

A new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertiliser producers, not just farmers

A new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertiliser producers, not just farmers

David Kanter 21 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: What's happening in the African energy space?

#BizTrends2019: What's happening in the African energy space?

16 Jan 2019

Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

26 Nov 2018

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

21 Nov 2018

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

21 Nov 2018

African Development Bank launches energy portal

African Development Bank launches energy portal

13 Nov 2018

Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

Africa's bumpy road to sustainable energy

Eleni Mourdoukoutas 12 Nov 2018

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Nicci Botha 9 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Dr Fatih Birol, executive director, International Energy Agency, and South African Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

#AOW2018: SA "aggressively" pursuing a new refinery with Saudis, Radebe says

Nicci Botha 7 Nov 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Photo: Solarplaza

Solar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 Oct 2018

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

28 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

Lithium batteries offer renewable energy electricity power storage. Shutterstock/Immersion Imagery

Explainer: why lithium ion batteries could be a game changer in Africa

20 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

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How solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

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Strategic Fuel Fund signs deal for Block B2

Energy & MiningStrategic Fuel Fund signs deal for Block B2

9 May 2019

Photo: UK Aid

Energy & MiningClean, affordable renewable energy for Somaliland

2 May 2019

Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?

Construction & EngineeringShould we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?

Amin Al-Habaibeh 26 Apr 2019

Sun Exchange to solar power several Western Cape schools

ESG & SustainabilitySun Exchange to solar power several Western Cape schools

11 Apr 2019

Sweden-funded clean energy programme benefits 500,000 Zambians

ESG & SustainabilitySweden-funded clean energy programme benefits 500,000 Zambians

10 Apr 2019

Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

ESG & SustainabilityJumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

7 Mar 2019

SA committed to more renewable power

Energy & MiningSA committed to more renewable power

28 Feb 2019

Azuri Technologies, pay-as-you-go solar technology provider.

Marketing & MediaAzuri launches pay-as-you-go solar satellite TV in Kenya

26 Feb 2019

Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

ESG & SustainabilityRenewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

25 Feb 2019

Photo: Voltalia

Energy & MiningRenewables cut costs at remote mines

1 Feb 2019

A new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertiliser producers, not just farmers

AgricultureA new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertiliser producers, not just farmers

David Kanter 21 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: What's happening in the African energy space?

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2019: What's happening in the African energy space?

16 Jan 2019

Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

Energy & MiningPrivatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

26 Nov 2018

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

Energy & MiningNot enough being invested to meet energy goals

21 Nov 2018

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

Energy & MiningRenewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

21 Nov 2018

African Development Bank launches energy portal

Energy & MiningAfrican Development Bank launches energy portal

13 Nov 2018

Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

Energy & MiningAfrica's bumpy road to sustainable energy

Eleni Mourdoukoutas 12 Nov 2018

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Energy & Mining#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Nicci Botha 9 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

ESG & SustainabilityWind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Dr Fatih Birol, executive director, International Energy Agency, and South African Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

Energy & Mining#AOW2018: SA "aggressively" pursuing a new refinery with Saudis, Radebe says

Nicci Botha 7 Nov 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Photo: Solarplaza

Energy & MiningSolar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

ESG & SustainabilityHow we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 Oct 2018

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

Energy & MiningRoadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

28 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Construction & EngineeringMineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

Lithium batteries offer renewable energy electricity power storage. Shutterstock/Immersion Imagery

Energy & MiningExplainer: why lithium ion batteries could be a game changer in Africa

20 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

ESG & SustainabilityTop 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityHow solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Energy & MiningNamibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Energy & MiningSmaller grids may be better to power Africa

Karel Cornelissen 23 Aug 2018

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conducts a patrol in the Ituri Province. UN Photo/Michael Ali.

Energy & MiningThe dark side of green energy

15 Aug 2018

What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

Energy & MiningWhat kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

31 Jul 2018

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

Energy & MiningCryptocurrency to power solar projects

19 Jul 2018

Zanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Energy & MiningZanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Issa Yussuf 6 Jul 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

Energy & MiningNew, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Building Africa's future on renewable energy

Energy & MiningBuilding Africa's future on renewable energy

22 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

Energy & MiningHow sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Energy & MiningWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 4 Jun 2018

Can renewables supply 100% of our energy?

Energy & MiningCan renewables supply 100% of our energy?

25 May 2018